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Louisiana vs Wisconsin for LVN Licensing

Total Fees
$325
LA
vs
$332
WI
Timeline
4-6 wks
LA
vs
2-4 wks
WI
Renewal Fee
$60
LA
vs
$82
WI

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Louisiana Wisconsin
Total Fees $325 $332
Application Fee $75 $82
Exam Fee $200 $200
Processing Time 4-6 weeks 2-4 weeks
Renewal Cycle 1 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $60 $82
CE Hours 10 hrs N/A
NLC Compact Member Yes Yes

Key Differences

Cost

Louisiana is $7 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Louisiana

Processing Speed

Wisconsin processes applications in 2-4 weeks.

Winner: Wisconsin

Renewal Cost

Louisiana has lower renewal fees at $60 per cycle.

Winner: Louisiana

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Louisiana $325
vs Wisconsin ($332)
Faster Processing
Wisconsin 2-4 wks
vs Louisiana (4-6 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Louisiana $60
vs Wisconsin ($82)

Louisiana Board

Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE)

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Wisconsin Board

Wisconsin Board of Nursing

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